Grace Sherman
204 Rosewood Lane
Cedar Cove, Washington
Dear Listener,
If you've been to Cedar Cove before we've probably met. You can usually find me either at home or at the public library, where I work. I've lived in this town all my life and raised two daughters here. But my husband and I—well, about six months ago, he disappeared. Just…disappeared. Where's Dan? Why did he go? Who's he with? Will I ever find out?
My hometown, my family and friends, bring me comfort during this difficult time. Comfort and a sense of shelter. I'm continually reminded that life can and does go on. For instance, everyone's been discussing weddings and babies lately. Justine—the only daughter of my best friend, Olivia Lockhart—impulsively got married a little while ago. My own daughter Kelly recently had a baby. Unfortunately, she refuses to accept that Dan might not return to see his first grandchild. My older daughter, Maryellen, is more realistic. I think she's seeing a new man, but for some reason she won't tell me who it is.
Then there's Jack, who's been pursuing a romance with Olivia, and his son, Eric, and Eric's girlfriend, Shelly (I think she's pregnant), and Zach and Rosemary Cox, whose marriage is reputedly on the skids and…well, just come on over and we'll talk!
Grace
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"Recently, I read that Debbie Macomber and Hallmark joined together to develop a tv series based on her Cedar Cove book series so I thought I would check the local library and give book one a read. Needless to say, I am already on to book two, Rosewood Lane which is just as good as book one."
— Natalie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Very good series. I now have to read book 3 to see how Rosie & Zach's new living arrangements work out. I also want to know who the mystery man is. I dont like revealing spoilers. It is a must read book. "
— Heidi, 2/19/2014" This is the second book in Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series and it continues on with the many different characters from the first book. It is once again fun, fast and easy but because it is a series with so many books there are lots of characters that you have to keep track of. "
— Niki, 2/16/2014" I love the characters, especially Grace! I can relate to her in many ways! "
— Kimberly, 2/16/2014" I liked this next installment in the series, better than the first. The characters are getting more likeable. "
— Tina, 2/8/2014" I gave this a 3.9. Grace is the main character and she is presented with a mystery when her husband disappears. You get to know her and her grown children and a lot of other people in the community. It keeps me wanting to read the next book. "
— Vicki, 1/27/2014" a bit on the slower side...and left a ton open in the end. I will read the next one soon! "
— Cole, 1/17/2014" Very good can't wait to read the rest "
— Lisa, 1/15/2014" These books are so addictive! I was happy that everything with Dan was resolved in this book, but of course a new cliff hanger was introduced, leading me to want to read the next book in the series right away. "
— Kate, 1/12/2014" the story picks up right where the first book ended...was nice to return and know what was happening...great read...can't wait to read more... "
— Inkdrinker4ever, 1/12/2014" good writer but too much soap opera for me "
— Ann, 1/6/2014" I absolutely loved this book. It is the 2nd in the Cedar Cove series and I love how it intertwines the characters. I cant wait to start book #3!! "
— Jean, 12/30/2013" this book is okay. Some of the characters i like and want to read more about.. but then others seem one dimensional, fake and I could care less. Makes me want to skip through some sections. Wish I liked these books as much as I like Robyn Carr's Virgin River series. "
— Autumn, 12/26/2013" Mildly amusing soap-opera style story about small town life "
— Ann, 12/5/2013" Awesome! Can't help but love Cedar Cove! "
— Tonya, 11/30/2013" Again, I checked this out as an audio book and downloaded to my MP3. I am really enjoying listening to the lives of these people. Kind of like a soap opera. Makes the housecleaning go by a lot faster :) "
— Reba, 11/30/2013" I adore the Cedar Cove series! "
— Susan, 10/17/2013" Grace finally finds out her husband's fate. "
— Kitty, 9/13/2013" Funny thing about this series is it leaves you hanging. I read the eighth book before I realized it was a series and was a little confused. They are a little to sappy but I will finish the other books because I am liking the characters. "
— Jennifer, 8/16/2013" Usual Macomber good light read. "
— Barrie, 3/19/2013" This was a great book for the first book of the summer. I read it in about two days. It's comparable to a good, wholesome soap opera in print. I couldn't put it down and have begun the second in the series. "
— Peg, 2/21/2013" Following the loves of people in Cedar Cove. "
— Dawn, 2/18/2013" This second book was just as good as the first one. More from Cedar Cove and the people who live there. Now on to the third book, can't wait! "
— +, 1/3/2013" <3 this one...#1 was a good find too.... "
— Tara, 12/2/2012" Entertaining and light. I probably would have liked it better if I took a break between books one and two. I intend to read them all, but space it out. "
— Margie, 5/6/2012" walks the line of clean. eh. "
— T, 7/4/2011" This is the second book in Debbie's Cedar Cove series. Stories lines are picked right back up from 16 Lighthouse Road. You really get to connect with the characters in this series and grow along with them. "
— Eileen, 7/4/2011" This series is kind of like soap opera--the families all live in Cedar Cove and are connected in some fashion. "
— Peggy, 6/17/2011" quite a bit more readable than the 1st book. "
— Pamela, 5/6/2011" Just a fun, easy read. If you don't want anything too dramatic or sad Debbie Macomber's books are a good choice. "
— Miriam, 3/30/2011" <3 this one...#1 was a good find too.... "
— Tara, 3/2/2011" I love how DM writes for women in every stage of life and situation. She makes such a compelling story interesting and that I can relate to some what. "
— Andrea, 1/21/2011" #2 book of the Cedar Cover Series. Becoming acquainted with local librarian of Cedar Cove. A mystery is involved! "
— Connie, 1/10/2011" Started out a little slow for me but 1/2 way through I can't hardly put it down. "
— Sue, 1/1/2011" Again, I checked this out as an audio book and downloaded to my MP3. I am really enjoying listening to the lives of these people. Kind of like a soap opera. Makes the housecleaning go by a lot faster :) "
— Reba, 12/15/2010" I adore the Cedar Cove series! "
— Susan, 12/5/2010" Very good can't wait to read the rest "
— Lisa, 12/3/2010" Once you start reading this series, you can't put it down. Each book leads to the next. "
— Jean, 10/29/2010" Kind of soap-operaish but I still enjoyed. "
— Tiffany, 10/13/2010" Summer read. I felt that it left a lot of loose ends, but perhaps Debbie Macomber ties those up in the following book. "
— Wendy, 9/4/2010Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Her novels have hit the number one on the New York Times bestsellers list as well as making the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Her novels Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle inspired the Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year when they were released. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.